Chermiti stretchered off as Rangers trail Hibs LIVE!

Rangers suffered a setback in their Scottish Premiership campaign as Hibernian dominated the first half, leaving the Ibrox side trailing at the interval. The match took a concerning turn when Rangers midfielder Brahim Chermiti was stretchered off the pitch after sustaining an injury, dealing a blow to manager Philippe Clement's options in midfield. Chermiti, who has made 12 appearances this season, was unable to continue and received immediate medical attention before being carried away on a stretcher, forcing Rangers to reorganize their tactical setup against a buoyant Hibs side.

Hibernian have proven formidable opponents in recent encounters, and this performance underlined their credentials as genuine contenders in Scotland's top flight. The Edinburgh club has climbed to third position in the Premiership standings with 28 points from their campaign, showcasing impressive form under their management. Rangers, currently sitting second with 35 points, faced a stern examination of their title ambitions, with the defending champions from Celtic occupying top spot. The loss of Chermiti compounded Rangers' difficulties, as they sought to break down a disciplined Hibs defense that has conceded only 18 goals in 15 league matches this season.

The injury to Chermiti presents a significant concern for Clement ahead of Rangers' upcoming fixtures, with the midfielder joining a growing injury list at Ibrox. Rangers must find a response in the second half to salvage points from a match that slipped away early, particularly given their aspirations to challenge for the Premiership title. Hibernian's attacking prowess, which has produced 32 goals in their 15 league matches, proved too much for Rangers in the opening period, and the Scottish giants face a mountainous task to overturn the deficit against opponents finding their rhythm at Easter Road.